Mains

Cold Stuffed Tomatoes from Turkey

Outside of traveling and tasting throughout the Mediterranean region over the years, I learned much of what I know about...

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Hatch Chile Verde Stew

I call myself a locavore and I prefer for the majority of the foods I prepare and consume to be...

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Redfish on the Half Shell

Redfish or red drum inhabit the Gulf of Mexico waters from Texas to Florida and are a favorite for grilling....

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Vegetable Paella

I am proud of my Spanish ancestry and subsequently I am drawn to the colorful cuisine of Spain. My 5th...

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Stuffed Eggplant

This is one of my mom’s favorite dishes. She orders stuffed eggplant whenever she goes out to eat and she...

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Greek Chicken Kebabs

I discovered this recipe from Emeril Lagasse years ago and adapted it for chicken. The original recipe called for lamb,...

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Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a Mediterranean bulgur, cracked wheat, salad. In middle eastern countries it is more about the parsley than the...

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Redfish Courtbouillon

I love this rich, roux based tomato sauce with fish stock. A court bouillon is a flavored broth used for...

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Ceviche with pink grapefruit from Hartwood

I ate a similar ceviche when we were at Hartwood Restaurant in Tulum on the edge of the jungle and...

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Spicy Cajun Burgers

Some people, like my husband Gayden, like their burgers big, bold, and spicy. If you agree, then then this is...

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Slow Roasted Roma Tomatoes

Forget those tasteless chewy prepackaged sun dried tomatoes. Do yourself a favor and set aside a few moments to prepare...

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Okra and Tomatoes

So southern and so creole. This method of preparing okra is like a stew. It makes a hearty side or...

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